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Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Salt Factory Pubs Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tbs vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced; 1 each shallot, finely chopped; 1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), thinly sliced; 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 0.5 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tbs low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbs oyster sauce; 1 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 0.5 tsp sesame oil; 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or Sriracha; 1 tbs fresh lime juice; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 8 leaves Bibb (butter) lettuce leaves, washed and separated; 0.5 cup soy-chili sauce (store-bought or homemade); 2 each green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 2 tbs optional: chopped roasted peanuts

Inspired by Salt Factory Pub

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Beef Filling

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 tbs Tuscany sunflower oil

3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced

1 each shallot, finely chopped

1 cup mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), thinly sliced

1/2 cup Red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, chopped

1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

3 tbs low-sodium soy sauce

1 tbs oyster sauce

1 tsp Brown sugar

1 tsp Rice vinegar

1/2 tsp Toasted sesame oil

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or Sriracha

1 tbs Fresh lime juice

1/4 tsp black pepper

Assembly & Garnish

8 leaves Bibb (butter) lettuce leaves, washed and separated

1/2 cup soy-chili sauce (store-bought or homemade)

2 each green onions, thinly sliced

1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

2 tbs optional: chopped roasted peanuts

Method

Beef Filling

Prep aromatics and vegetables

Mince the garlic and finely chop the shallot. Thinly slice the mixed bell peppers and red onion. Chop the basil and cilantro and set aside separately.

Heat pan and cook aromatics

Warm a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot and cook, stirring, for 30–45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.

Brown the beef

Increase heat to high, add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook 5–7 minutes until browned with no pink remaining. Use a spoon to drain excess fat from the pan if there is more than 1 tablespoon; leave a little for flavor.

Add peppers and onion

Add the sliced mixed peppers and red onion to the browned beef. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened but still have some bite.

Add sauces and seasonings

Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper (or Sriracha), black pepper, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly so the beef and vegetables are evenly coated. Cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce is heated and slightly reduced.

Finish with herbs

Remove the skillet from the heat and fold in the chopped Thai basil and cilantro, reserving a little for garnish. Taste and adjust seasoning: add a pinch more sugar for sweetness, more lime juice for acidity, or more crushed red pepper for heat.

Assembly & Garnish

Arrange the washed Bibb lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of the warm beef mixture into each leaf (adjust portion to preference).

Drizzle a small amount (about 1–2 teaspoons) of soy-chili sauce over each filled lettuce cup or pass the sauce on the side for dipping.

Top each wrap with sliced green onions, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, and optional chopped roasted peanuts. Garnish with the reserved basil and cilantro leaves.

Serve immediately while warm. To eat, lift the lettuce cup, fold if desired, and enjoy as handheld wraps.